Global Patent Index - EP 1188419 A2

EP 1188419 A2 20020320 - Gingival retraction cords

Title (en)

Gingival retraction cords

Title (de)

Faden zum Zurückhalten des Zahnfleisches

Title (fr)

Cordes pour la rétraction de la gencive

Publication

EP 1188419 A2 20020320 (EN)

Application

EP 01307955 A 20010918

Priority

US 66414200 A 20000918

Abstract (en)

Gingival retracting cords including propylhexedrine (e.g., propylhexedrine HCI) for providing hemostasis and retraction or displacement of gingival tissue. The retraction cords include a hemostatic and tissue stiffening and retraction effective amount of propylhexedrine which avoids the negative side effects associated with the use of epinephrine, commonly used in conventional retraction cords. Retraction cords incorporating propylhexedrine do not cause increased blood pressure or accelerated heart rate. In addition, such retraction cords may include astringents, such as iron (III) salts without causing discoloration of the retraction cord, the patient's teeth or gums, or the fingers of the dental practitioner, as would occur if one were to blend epinephrine with iron (III) salts. Water or other appropriate solvents may be used to impregnate, or otherwise treat, the retraction cord with propylhexedrine (e.g., propylhexedrine HCI). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A61C 9/00

IPC 8 full level

A61C 9/00 (2006.01); A61C 19/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

A61C 9/0033 (2013.01 - EP US); A61C 19/063 (2013.01 - EP US)

Citation (applicant)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1188419 A2 20020320; EP 1188419 A3 20030205; US 6375461 B1 20020423

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 01307955 A 20010918; US 66414200 A 20000918